The Vancouver Sun March 7, 2014 David Stouck is an award-winning biographer. His latest book, Arthur Erickson: An Architect’s Life has been nominated for the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize, which… Read more
The Architect as Artist
Validation Conference: Survey Results
In October 2013, the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) undertook a national survey of intern architects, recent architectural graduates, newly-licensed architects and their firms. The goal was to better understand… Read more
Reminder: AIBC Electronic Voting Information Session and Online Chat
Interested members and other registrants are invited to take part in a valuable information session on AIBC Electronic Voting. Hosted by the AIBC’s Bylaw Review Committee, this session will cover… Read more
British Columbia Building Performance Study
The BC Building Performance Study was undertaken by Light House in partnership with the Building Owners and Managers Association of BC (BOMA BC). The study found that green building certification… Read more
Ron Thom: Gardiner Museum honours Canada’s best, unsung modernist architect
By Sarah Kelsey Special to National Post, February 24, 2014 Ron Thom (1923-1986) was one of Canada’s most exceptional architects, but as Adele Weder, the curator of a new exhibit… Read more
Renowned architects and artists reveal visions for new Canadian Holocaust Monument
By Alex Bozikovic The Globe and Mail, February 26, 2014 Six design teams – including globally renowned architects and artists – have revealed their visions for a new Canadian Holocaust… Read more
Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) Results Announced
On February 14, 2014, candidates for the 2013 ExAC session were mailed their results. If candidates have not yet received their results, please contact Registration and Licensing staff. It is… Read more
PARKit Design Challenge
The City of Surrey announced the call for submissions for their 2014 PARKit Design Challenge. Individuals and groups are invited to submit their unique ideas for a creative, sustainable, outdoor… Read more
In Passing: Dana S. Marek Retired Architect AIBC (1942 – 2014)
Dana S. Marek Retired Architect AIBC, passed away on January 11, 2014 at the age of 72. Dana graduated with a Masters Degree from the School of Architecture, Politechnika Warszawska… Read more
Is modern architecture vandalism?
By Jonathan Glancey BBC Culture, February 21, 2014 On the evening of 17 January, vandals smashed their way through a beautiful, hand-painted window into the pilgrimage chapel of Notre-Dame du… Read more